Simulating Native Environment for Orchid Cultivation
Sharing the introduction to simulating native environments for orchid cultivation and aspects of orchid survival, orchids usually grow on the sunny side of hills, with dappled scattered light shining through the leaves in the morning and afternoon. The light exposure is long but not intense. In winter, the light is not strong, and the trees above the orchids start to shed leaves, removing the dense foliage that blocks the sunlight. The gentle winter sun then softly shines on the orchid plants, which is the most suitable for them.
Orchids are very difficult to cultivate. In addition to the appropriate substrate, the cultivation environment is also very important. If not properly cared for, it is like having a plastic plant, and one will never see it bloom. So, how can we cultivate orchids well? First, observe the native environment of orchids and try to replicate this environment on the balcony.
Orchids growing in the forest on the middle of a hillside have the upper tall trees blocking some of the sunlight, while the middle and lower layer shrubs are short and sparse, not blocking the wind. The rich vegetation and high humidity create a suitable environment with good ventilation, high humidity, and adequate light.
In summary, it is: 1) Good ventilation, 2) Appropriate scattered light, 3) Moist air
So, how to simulate the native environment of orchids in home cultivation? First, choose a balcony with good ventilation. The lighting on the balcony is not very strong to begin with, so just choose a place that avoids direct sunlight. Moist air can be achieved by regularly spraying water, and another good method is to often hang clothes out to dry, allowing the natural evaporation of water vapor from the clothes to increase air humidity. By providing a similar native environment, orchids can grow well.
This article shares comprehensive knowledge about orchid survival environments and simulating native environments for orchid cultivation, hoping to help you.